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Chicago

Hapatune: A Marketing Boutique For BioprocessOur idea is simple: by supporting high-potential upstart bioprocess suppliers with modern marketing services, Hapatune can help level the competitive playing field and improve choice in the biomanufacturing market.We help growing bioprocess suppliers and service providers unlock opportunity by offering them modern marketing support including digital marketing, branding, web design, creative services, market segmentation, market research, and advisory services. Whether you need help with strategy, deployment, or both, Hapatune's culturally conscious approach can help you grow your bioprocess business both near and far.We help companies that supply products and services that enable the bioprocessing of recombinant proteins, cell and gene therapies, oligonucleotides, peptides, small molecules, and other regulated medicines.// The world needs your science. We bring it to them. //

Glenview, Illinois, United States

Led global sales and marketing departments for the company's Fluid Management product portfolio, including virus filtration systems, integrity testers, inline buffer dilution systems, chromatography column and systems, oligosynthesizers, synthesis columns, and cleavage & deprotection systems. -Developed the organization's first-ever digital marketing strategy and led the successful execution, resulting in increased brand awareness, significant lead generation, and 3x sales growth over 3 years without expanding the sales rep headcount-Establishment of sales representatives and after-sales support in Germany, India, Japan, Korea, and China-Managed multiple sales reps in US, Europe and Asia. Managed the branding, creative services and digital marketing team who concepted and deployed an awesome re-brand and campaign for the business-Built cost estimates and drafted proposals for large capital equipment projects. Established relationships with directors and execs in engineering and manufacturing departments of biopharmaceutical companies to assist closing deals-Named inventor on published patent for a solid phase oligosynthesizer and second published patent for inline buffer dilution system-Established first global CRM for the company, integrating the marketing and sales functions

Same role as previous; company transition phase after acquisition

Glenview, Illinois, United States

Led a new Client Services department that was responsible for marketing, sales, customer satisfaction and quality for a growing equipment supplier to the global biopharmaceutical industry. Solutions included configured and custom chromatography systems and columns, inline buffer dilution systems, oligosynthesizers and synthesis columns, and virus filtration systems -Crafted the strategic business plan to grow the business globally-Establishment of distributors/sales representatives in Germany, India, Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan-Managed multiple US sales reps-Built cost estimates and drafted proposals for large capital equipment projects. Established relationships with directors and execs in engineering and manufacturing departments of biopharmaceutical companies to assist closing deals-Named inventor on published patent for an inline buffer dilution system-100% YOY organic sales growth in 2006 and 2007, respectively, and 75% organic sales growth in 2008 without outside venture capital funding; facilitated the acquisition of the company in 2009-Oversaw the development and implementation of the company's Quality System, including the drafting of scores of new SOP's

Evanston, Illinois, United States

-Managed the design, build, and testing of stainless steel bioprocess equipment used in clinical and commercial manufacturing settings around the world, including US, Canada, Ireland, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, India, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore-Scale-up support for synthesis chromatography unit operations-Technical project management of multi-million dollar projects for biopharmaceutical end users-Facility conceptual design -Hazardous area ratings to meet NFPA and ATEX requirements-Sanitary and hygienic equipment design for cGMP manufacturing facilities-Design and launch of a novel mid-scale solid phase oligosynthesizer for oligonucleotide therapeutics -Design and launch of a novel inline buffer dilution system to debottleneck downstream processing of biologics-Managed a growing group of process and automation engineers

Evanston, Illinois, United States

Pharma and bioprocess chromatography column and system design; drafted P&IDs, specified instruments, pumps, valves, filters, and heat exchangers; executed equipment start-ups, site acceptance testing, large-scale column packing (particle sizes ranging from 10 micron to 90 micron), end-user training, and field service; PID control; drafted IQ/OQ protocols and test plans; drafted GAMP-4 software design specifications and qualified bespoke automated systems used in cGMP pharma and biologics manufacturing